http://blogs.nfl.com Official Blog of the National Football League Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:35:47 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://s2.wp.com/i/buttonw-com.png http://blogs.nfl.com http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/02/data-points-unexpected-football-factory/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/02/data-points-unexpected-football-factory/#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 19:52:52 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=77953 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/05/02/data-points-unexpected-football-factory/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff data_points_110502_BLOG http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/25/uscs-smith-ditches-egg-mcmuffins-for-omelettes/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/25/uscs-smith-ditches-egg-mcmuffins-for-omelettes/#comments Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:08:05 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=72978 Tyron Smith tipped the scales at 307 pounds -- almost 30 more than he did at USC -- and said Friday he cleaned up his diet to gain healthy weight in time for the NFL Scouting Combine.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/02/25/uscs-smith-ditches-egg-mcmuffins-for-omelettes/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/07/harbaugh-vs-carroll-just-what-nfc-west-needs/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/07/harbaugh-vs-carroll-just-what-nfc-west-needs/#comments Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:54:06 +0000 Adam Rank http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=68730 Jim Harbaugh has a new job, and once again, he is chasing Pete Carroll. The two established a bitter rivalry in the Pac-10, coaching Stanford and USC respectively, and now they will tangle as the coaches of the 49ers and Seahawks.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2011/01/07/harbaugh-vs-carroll-just-what-nfc-west-needs/feed/ 0 adam rank http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/24/white-eyes-nfl-return-shares-thoughts-on-bush/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/24/white-eyes-nfl-return-shares-thoughts-on-bush/#comments Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:46:08 +0000 Alison Garber http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=57774 LenDale White has shown flashes of brilliance during his four-year NFL career, but questions about his work ethic and consumption of alcohol and marijuana have left him without a team and suspended for the first four games of the 2010 season.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/07/24/white-eyes-nfl-return-shares-thoughts-on-bush/feed/ 0 alisongarber http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/23/mays-will-have-chance-to-make-carroll-regret-decision/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/23/mays-will-have-chance-to-make-carroll-regret-decision/#comments Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:24:38 +0000 Jason Feller http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=54257 Taylor Mays will have a chance to show his former college coach, Pete Carroll, made a mistake by not drafting him with the Seahawks.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/23/mays-will-have-chance-to-make-carroll-regret-decision/feed/ 0 rypienforhof http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/06/falcons-to-visit-with-ucla-dt-price-usc-de-griffen/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/06/falcons-to-visit-with-ucla-dt-price-usc-de-griffen/#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:45:35 +0000 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=52806 Thomas Dimitroff, head coach Mike Smith, defensive coordinator Brian VanGorder and defensive line coach Ray Hamilton will work out UCLA DT Brian Price and USC DE Everson Griffen on Saturday morning.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/06/falcons-to-visit-with-ucla-dt-price-usc-de-griffen/feed/ 0 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/02/thomas-steps-above-the-crowd-at-uscs-pro-day/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/02/thomas-steps-above-the-crowd-at-uscs-pro-day/#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 04:13:36 +0000 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=52502 13 noteworthy players worked out. In total, 21 players particpated. Despite the presence of so many talented prospects, however, it was one slightly lesser known guy (Kevin Thomas) that really used the workout to catapult himself, according to my sources.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/04/02/thomas-steps-above-the-crowd-at-uscs-pro-day/feed/ 0 Gil Brandt http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/31/stars-shine-bright-at-uscs-pro-day/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/31/stars-shine-bright-at-uscs-pro-day/#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:42:00 +0000 Ben Liebenberg http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=52290 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/03/31/stars-shine-bright-at-uscs-pro-day/feed/ 0 Ben Liebenberg AJD1NFL9229 http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/28/la-native-johnson-wants-an-nfl-team-to-move-back/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/28/la-native-johnson-wants-an-nfl-team-to-move-back/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:46:25 +0000 Jason Feller http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=45294 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/28/la-native-johnson-wants-an-nfl-team-to-move-back/feed/ 0 rypienforhof http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/28/uscs-johnson-continues-long-recovery/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/28/uscs-johnson-continues-long-recovery/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:14:54 +0000 Jason Feller http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=45235 Stafon Johnson's explosiveness has caught the attention of scouts here, and he is flashing the athleticism that made him a star with the Trojans.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/28/uscs-johnson-continues-long-recovery/feed/ 0 rypienforhof http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/13/kiffin-mum-on-nfl-coaches-who-might-join-usc-staff/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/13/kiffin-mum-on-nfl-coaches-who-might-join-usc-staff/#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 02:42:58 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=44247 Lane Kiffin's first USC staff will include his father, former Buccaneers defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin, and possibly ex-Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow. However, Kiffin will not say if any other assistant coaches with NFL ties or backgrounds will join the Trojans.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/13/kiffin-mum-on-nfl-coaches-who-might-join-usc-staff/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/11/carroll-contract-with-seahawks-signed/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/11/carroll-contract-with-seahawks-signed/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:50:14 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=44145 Pete Carroll said Monday his contract with the team has been signed. NFL Network insider Michael Lombardi reports the deal is for five years with a value of $35 million.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/01/11/carroll-contract-with-seahawks-signed/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/10/johnson-chooses-nfl-over-another-year-at-usc/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/10/johnson-chooses-nfl-over-another-year-at-usc/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:42:01 +0000 Steve Wyche http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=41968 Stafon Johnson, who has missed most of this season following a freak weightlifting accident, will not apply for a medical hardship and will turn pro, according to his uncle. Kregg Anderson said Johnson has notified USC coach Pete Carroll of the decision.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/12/10/johnson-chooses-nfl-over-another-year-at-usc/feed/ 0 stevewychenfln s_johnson_090101_02_BLOG http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/06/04/leinart-works-out-with-brady-during-offseason/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/06/04/leinart-works-out-with-brady-during-offseason/#comments Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:42:01 +0000 NFL.com Staff http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=28633 Tom Brady training with Cardinals QB Matt Leinart. Or that the workouts were taking place at UCLA. Although you could imagine that Brady and Leinart have a lot in common and could have talked about a number of topics including reading defenses, footwork and parenting.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/06/04/leinart-works-out-with-brady-during-offseason/feed/ 0 nflcomstaff http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/02/browns-among-visits-for-uscs-matthews/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/02/browns-among-visits-for-uscs-matthews/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:30:31 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=24723 Clay Matthews, who went from walk-on to starter during his career at USC, has visits set up with Cleveland, Tennessee and Denver.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/02/browns-among-visits-for-uscs-matthews/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/sanchez-turns-in-solid-pro-day/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/sanchez-turns-in-solid-pro-day/#comments Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:30:35 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=24643 Mark Sanchez had a strong showing at his pro day, and but did he do enough to greatly improve his draft stock? ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/sanchez-turns-in-solid-pro-day/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych mark sanchez http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/24609/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/24609/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 22:54:59 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=24609 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/24609/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych Rey maualuga http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/usc-pro-day-highly-attended/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/usc-pro-day-highly-attended/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:08:42 +0000 Frank Tadych http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=24598 ]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/01/usc-pro-day-highly-attended/feed/ 0 Frank Tadych usc_proday_090401_blog http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/20/sanches-shows-savvy-in-front-of-media/ http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/20/sanches-shows-savvy-in-front-of-media/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2009 21:13:55 +0000 Jason Feller http://blogs.nfl.com/?p=20134 Mark Sanchez is cool in front of the cameras. As the quarterback at USC, Sanchez received more media attention than most prospects and he flashed his charisma throughout his press conference.]]> http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/02/20/sanches-shows-savvy-in-front-of-media/feed/ 0 rypienforhof